KP's BlackBox

This week KP sits down with Patrick Bowler. Pat is a local mortgage and tax expert and current Branch Manager of Movement Mortgage in Virginia Beach. Find Pat at: https://patrickbowler.com/ Make sure to hit follow and/or subscribe! It helps us out! Find KP at: https://kennethporterandco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenny.porter/ https://www.instagram.com/kp.blackbox/

This week KP sits down with the KPCO family and talks about exciting things on the horizon for Black Box and our process as Kenneth Porter & Company Make sure to hit follow and/or subscribe! It helps us out! Find KP at: https://kennethporterandco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenny.porter/ https://www.instagram.com/kp.blackbox/

This week KP sits down with local entrepreneur Mike Vecchione. Bio from Mike: Mike Vecchione retired from the Coast Guard after 20 years of service. During that time I acquired a love for all things tobacco and coffee. Originally learning how to roast coffee in Guatemala while doing some work there, I returned with the desire to learn more. After retiring I opened Primo Cigars and Coffee in Norfol...

This week KP sits down with new VP of Kenneth Porter and Company, Wesley Gomez. They talk over Wesley's roll and his vision of how he can help KP&Co and shares his thoughts on how the market could play out this upcoming year.  ______________________________________________________________ If you want a free consultation with Wes find him at: wg@kennethporterandco.com www.kennethporterandco.com  __...

This week KP sits down with Brent Montella. Brent is a Virginia Beach local who joined Sea Shore Realty, the family real estate business in 2006 owned and operated by his sister, Tracy Boswell. From the beginning, Brent has consistently ranked in the top tier of real estate agents in Hampton Roads receiving numerous awards for his production, but Brent's biggest inspiration doesn't come from commi...

This week KP sits down with Virginia Beach local, entrepreneur, and owner of Stage Right Lighting Company, Dave Bell. They talk about their life and how they got where they are today as successful entrepreneurs.  ________________________________________________________________ Follow and find Dave and Stage Right at: https://www.stagerightva.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stagerightva/...

"Too small, too slow, just quit! If I listened to all the doubters, I wouldn't have become an All-American. I wouldn't have become a Navy Seal & I wouldn't be crazy enough to think I can make an NFL roster. I might fail, but I'm gonna give it everything I got." -- Luc This week we had the privilege of having a friend of Black Box, as well as good friend of KP's back in the studio. Luc Meacham, aka...

"Too small, too slow, just quit! If I listened to all the doubters, I wouldn't have become an All-American. I wouldn't have become a Navy Seal & I wouldn't be crazy enough to think I can make an NFL roster. I might fail, but I'm gonna give it everything I got." -- Luc This week we had the privilege of having a friend of Black Box, as well as good friend of KP's in the studio. Luc Meacham, aka @sau...

There is a resolve some carry that no matter what is happening to them or around them, they will not give up. One of those people is Dash Wong. Every inch of his life is marked with overcoming and tenacity. Dash is a good friend of the podcast family and we were honored to have him in the studio to share deep parts of his life with us. From the streets of Hawaii to the depths of Military Special W...

Men don't retreat. They camp. Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief, Chris Aldis, joins KP in the BlackBox to discuss the Man Up Project. Society and Culture along with your mom and even your neighbor all have a view of what a man should be like. The Man Up Project and this conversation with Chris is a look into what men carry with them and how helpful having a group to rally around you when thin...

Here you have it folks, part two of our conversation with Barron Solomon. In this portion Barron explains NFTs and some of the scam crypto currency that is out in the wide world web. There is opportunity around every corner and there are things you can do to avoid the fraud. To learn explore more of Barron and his team's NFT check out: www.solomusic.io Like last episode to go learn more about Cryp...

Crypto currency, what is it exactly? Have you asked this question? Well then you have come to the right spot. This episode with crypto guy, Barron Solomon, will help answer some of those burning questions about crypto. We can't promise that it won't spark more questions though. It was a pleasure to have Barron in the BlackBox Studio. Also, this is a two part interview, so come back next week to he...

This week KP and Blake encounter a force to be reckoned with in the BlackBox, that force is Kellen Walters of WildSouth Apparel. He knew he wanted to work in Law Enforcement, he is doing that. However when an opportunity presented its self (enter a global pandemic), Kellen took a giant leap and started a business, WildSouth Apparel.  To get your hands on Kellen's apparel head to  https://wildsouth...

This week, co-host Blake, takes a seat with Jason Falla and talks combat training and tactics. This is not a conversation you want to miss!  For more on Redback One: Site: https://redbackone.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedbackOne Instagram: @redbackoneeliteseries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RB1CombatTraining  

We are back!!! -- After several months away, we are back in the studio and excited for what lay ahead for BlackBox Podcast. This week KP sits down with a friend of the show, Blake Thomas, to talk about his life and the exciting plans they have for the show. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed being back in the studio. As usual, the links for the show: Integrated Travel Protecti...

This week we had the absolute honor of having retired Sergeant Major Levi Wilson come into the studio and talk with KP. Having served 30 years in our Marine Corps, Sergeant Major has some incredible stories, experiences, and insight that we are excited to share with you. Listen in as KP revisits his own time in the Marine Corps and is able to finally ask some questions to a drill sergeant. It is e...

This week KP sits down with fitness coach Billy Yancey. They reminisce memories from Billy's time at the Naval Academy, chat about body building, and how exercise can be approachable by all level. This conversation was a pleasure to have in the studio and you won't want to miss hearing about all Billy has to share about this life we live. Also don't miss the super hero talk about half way through....

This week KP sits down with friend and local business owner, Vell Baker. Vell runs King Cuts Virginia Beach. It is a rich conversation of honesty and transparency between KP and Vell. Vell shares a few tricks he uses to remember names as well as bring that familiar feel to the experience at his shop. To book an appointment with Vell or one of his talented staff check out https://www.kingcutsva.com...

This week KP sits down with local Anomaly, Zack Miller. Do you remember how many Grammy nominations Beyoncé has? Or how many Grammy wins? Well, KP and Zack talk about the affects of marketing, what every one else is doing and how to stand out from the crowd. Zack is an author, speaker, small business guru, and self acclaimed roller coaster enthusiast.  To learn more about Zack you can find him @za...

In this week's episode of KP's BlackBox, KP sits down with Noah, one of BlackBox's PAs, in a turning of the tables episode where Noah interviews Kenny. Based loosely off one of KP's favorite books, Principles by Ray Dalio, Noah asks KP about his life and work principles. We very much enjoy the conversations we have with others but wanted to take an episode or possibly two, to peel back the curtain...

Jennifer Franklin knows about hard work. January of 2021, she took her seat as the Kempsville District representative on the Virginia Beach City Public School Board. She has poured countless hours into serving the community in this capacity. This is on top of her career as a mortgage broker, small business owner, and fitness instructor. Jennifer has been challenging and changing other's mindset ab...

This week KP sits down with fellow podcast host, Amber Sandberg, and dives into the world of podcasting and encouraging people to go big for their dreams. 2020 was a hard year for the world at large, Amber shares about how she has pivoted when the travel and tourism industry slowed down. Be sure to stick around for the end after the end titles where you get a glimpse of just what happens when we r...

In this week's episode, KP sits down to talk to a young entrepreneur, Haley Baas. They talk about how her past has played a role in her choices today, how she is building for the future, and how a simple review of a soap on TikTok landed her a job opportunity. Listen in to hear how Haley is leveraging her social media platforms to share the knowledge she has about skin care, with sights to provide...

Bob Sandlin, along with his wife, Joy, sit down with KP to share their first hand account of July 29th, 1967. The day a Zuni rocket triggered a series of explosions and a subsequent fire aboard the USS Forrestal. Here are the videos KP mentioned in the show; https://youtu.be/tIE2QfDzmGc   https://youtu.be/RdI7L2c4XSk   Here is a PDF of the images from the 11 August 1967 edition of LIFE Magazine; h...

In this episode, KP sits down with good friend and fellow business owner, Ed Augustine. They cover the gambit from fun trips to the valuable lessons Ed has learned along his career. Be sure to keep your ears open for the nuggets of wisdom Ed shares towards the end of this episode.